Journal article
Perceived Benefits, Facilitators, Disadvantages, and Barriers for Physical Activity Amongst South Asian Adolescents in India and Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to understand perceived benefits, facilitators, disadvantages, and barriers for physical activity among South Asian adolescents in India and Canada.
METHODS: Thirteen focus group discussions with South Asian (origin) adolescent boys and girls of different nutritional status and socioeconomic status in rural and urban India and urban Canada.
Authors
Rajaraman D; Correa N; Punthakee Z; Lear SA; Jayachitra KG; Vaz M; Swaminathan S
Journal
Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Vol. 12, No. 7, pp. 931–941
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Publication Date
July 2015
DOI
10.1123/jpah.2014-0049
ISSN
1543-3080